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Already being in the week of Super Bowl LVII, los Kansas City Chiefs y los Philadelphia Eagles They began to give a lot to talk about during the traditional “Opening Night”, an event that brings together both groups to give statements to the different media. On this occasion, Patrick Mahomes and the brothers Kelce were the main reflectors of the commitment, highlighting a couple of gestures towards Mexico.
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On the eve of meeting the new champion of the NFL, the rosters of the finalist teams had their first “friendly” meeting during Opening Night. Beyond the statements that were made by the athletes where a large part of the cameras went with Patrick Mahomesthere were also moments of laughter and revelry with the different activities.
Being with several mixed feelings for being days away from playing his third Super Bowl, the quarterback of the “Chiefs”, Mahomesexpressed the commitment of the entire institution to raise the Vince Lombardi next February 12 in Arizona.
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“To be here again in the most important game of the season is something impressive, it is very important for the city and for all the fans. We simply want to win and be champions again, there is no more motivation than that”, mentioned the MVP of the SB LIFE.
Subsequently, he pointed out the joy he feels for reaching another great sunday, but that the goal from the beginning of the season is to win the title. “He feels great, but the job isn’t done. We got here and now we have to continue working hard as we have done. It’s the last game, it’s the last 60 minutes, we have to go out and give everythingplay every play with all my heart”.
.@PatrickMahomes, brother, you are already Mexican! ????????????
The QB1 of the @Chiefs fondly remember the #NFLMexicoGame who played at the Azteca Stadium ????️#NFLMX | #SBOpeningNight | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/LGLHMBqhYF
— NFL México (@nflmx) February 7, 2023
In the same way, he took the space to recognize the Mexican fans and the good feelings that his visit to the Aztec stadium during the 2019-2020 season. “The atmosphere. That stadium (Azteca) is historic, being there and it being loud the whole game, it honestly felt like a Super Bowl. It was an amazing environment and I would honestly go back.
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Lastly, he indicated his intention to leave his mark within Kansas and his commitment to play despite the injury he sustained to his right ankle during the divisional round against the Jaguars. “This it’s about leaving a legacy, for all of Kansas. I’m happy to do it, with a bunch of great guys and hopefully we can walk away with a Super Bowl ring. I will play despite any injury if the coaches allow me. That is the least. If they give me the go-ahead, I’m going to play.”
Since the guests were defined for the Super Bowl LVIIthe Kelce brothers (Jason and Travis) made headlines in the league for being the first brothers to face each other (as players) on the gridiron in the dispute for the Vince Lombardi. However, the center of Eagles, Jasonwon the affection of the Mexican fans after posing with a charro hat and shouting the famous “Long live Mexico”.
Leave your ❤️ for this one @JasonKelce wearing a sombrero and shouting “Viva México! ????????????#NFLMX | #SBOpeningNight pic.twitter.com/LberkNEesl
— NFL México (@nflmx) February 7, 2023
Subsequently, he pointed out the emotion he has for facing his relative, although with the desire to be able to overcome him in the match and be able to boast of having one more ring in his record. “Whoever wins will get bragging rights. We always cheer for each other, I always want him to do well, but I would love to beat him and have at least something over Trav.”
For her part, the mother of both athletes, Donna Kelce He was also one of the most sought after people at the conference and did not hesitate to express his feelings for the very special moment that having his children in the most important game entails.
“I am going to shout whenever someone has the ball. It’s amazing for me to be with them both in this part of their career and to see them both be in the Super Bowl, it’s just amazing.”
